PREP COOK in Chicago, IL at Aba - Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

Job Snapshot

About Us

Aba is a restaurant and rooftop patio located in the historic Fulton Market District. The steak centric menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s Mediterranean and California-inspired cooking. Highlights include hummus and vegetables, humble and prime cuts of steak, and raw and chilled seafood. The beverage menu, crafted by Wine Director Ryan Arnold and Mixologist Liz Pearce showcases unique and rare wines and spirits.

Job Description

ABA is hiring PREP COOKS for our KITCHEN team!1-2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

A welcoming ambiance and a fresh take on Mediterranean menu with Chef CJ Jacobson’s California-style of cooking

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You family! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth.

Is this you?

You take care of yourself. (Energy and stamina. You’ll need both.)

You care for others. (Teamwork and success. They are one and the same.)

You care about guests. (Quality. The bar is high.)

If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Availability Needed: Dinner, Weekends

Job Requirements

Responsible for the preparation and production of readying foods, garnishes and condiments to be used on the line or for service.

Essential Functions

Prepare food items and ingredients needed for menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests

Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends

Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives

Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction

Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment

Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels

Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels

Maintain food safety and quality standards

Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently

Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator

Accurately account for all items coming out of the kitchen

Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions

Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures

Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you wish
to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at LEYE, please contact us at:
resumes@leye.com or
(773) 878-5588